ENG-2005 Fairy Tales Around the World
In this course, students will study fairy tales from across the globe through a variety of critical lenses. This course will focus on the narrative structure of fairy tales and the ways that they deliver powerful messages about cultural values and morals. In looking at the different imaginings of fairy tales from different countries, students will gain an understanding about the impact of fairy tales on cultural identity and the ways this shifts over time. Students will also study retellings and adaptations to evaluate the impact and cultural influences of fairy tales temporally and globally.